SarelaTech is seeking a Senior F5 Load Balancer Network Engineer to maintain a large enterprise IT contract for the DoW. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations. This role is responsible for implementation, operations, and maintenance of load balancer technologies in a global enterprise across multiple networks. Duties include updating to new technologies, tuning performance, and implementation of critical system patches. This infrastructure may include on-premises and cloud resources. This individual will work in a team environment on-site to ensure mission needs are met for internal and external customers.

 Successful candidates must possess the following skills:
• Ensure Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) offloading and brokering PKI authentication features provided by the F5 appliance is always operational.
• Ensure load balancing configurations and PKI certificates are backed up in accordance with customer policies.
• Alert load balancing and reverse proxy customers prior to PKI certificate expiration and assist with certificate renewals as necessary.
• Create, manage, and troubleshoot load balanced IP address spaces.
• Develop and implement technical solutions in collaboration with engineers and architects.
• Provide after-hours support to 24/7/365 Network Operations Support Center personnel to assist with troubleshooting service outages.
• Develop and update technical solutions, operating procedures and other documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with initial troubleshooting and triage efforts.
Required Qualifications | • Experienced in administering and managing F5 load balancer appliances in an enterprise environment
• Knowledge of standards, concepts, and tools to be able to complete technology monitoring and management of F5 appliances.
• Technical knowledge backing up PKI certificates and appliance configurations.
• Expertise creating, managing, and troubleshooting load balanced IP address spaces.
• Experience working independently in support of customer requirements.
• Experience interfacing with team members on requirements and solutions.
• Expert knowledge of DoD security requirements for network infrastructure.
• Demonstrate experience in system hardening of network infrastructure to include DoD STIG implementation.
• Familiar with IT Service Management products such as ServiceNow.

Required Certifications
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (Security+ CE, Security+ X, or CCNA)
• Candidate must possess an F5 Certified Administrator (201) or higher certification or able to gain certification within 6 months of hire.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (preferred) with 12-15 years' experience or Master's degree with 10-13 years of experience.
• Education equivalency of Associate’s with 14 years of related experience or High School Diploma with 16 years of related experience can be used in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
Security Clearance
• Active TS/SCI required for Position.

Desired Qualifications
• Experienced in administering and managing Infoblox appliances in an enterprise environment.
• Experienced with basic routing and switching in an enterprise environment.
• Experienced with administering and managing Cisco CUCM and Cisco ISE.